Man, 74, dies in Volusia County motorcycle crash, troopers say

Deadly crash took place near Spring Garden Avenue, US 17

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 74-year-old Paisley man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said Donald Sepanek died in the crash, which was reported around 1:30 p.m. near Spring Garden Avenue and U.S. 17.

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The FHP said a Hyundai was traveling north on U.S. 17 in the left turn lane as Sepanek's motorcycle was heading south.

Troopers said the driver of the Hyundai, an 89-year-old DeLand woman, attempted to make a left turn to travel onto Spring Garden Avenue and went into the direct path of the motorcycle. The front of the motorcycle struck the front left of the Hyundai.

Troopers said Sepanek , who was wearing a helmet at the time, was ejected from the motorcycle struck a pole.

Sepanek died at the scene of the crash, the Highway Patrol said.

The driver of the Hyundai was not injured.

It's not known if the driver of the Hyundai faces charges. The crash remains under investigation. 


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